© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Frederick III
1754 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hatted arms in branches, flags and cannons dividing date, name of margraviate line and mint official's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHEN EINE FEINE MARK
17 54
BAYREUTH
C.L.R.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Frederick III, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, dressed in armor and holding a scepter. The reverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Margraviate, which includes a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the House of Hohenzollern. The coin was minted in 1754, during Frederick III's reign, which lasted from 1742 to 1763. It's worth noting that the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was likely used for local transactions within the region. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage.
